Vassaltis Vineyards NV PetNat Dry Sparkling, Santorini

Item Number: 22567

UPC: 5-200128980054

Country: Greece
Region: Aegean Islands
Sub Region: Santorini
Estate Grown Wine: No
Grape(s): 100% Savatiano
Type: Wine - Sparkling
Bottle Size: 750 ml
Pack: 6
Closure: Crown Cap
Alc by Vol(%): 12

The Vassaltis PetNat is a refreshingly dry sparkling wine suitable for everyday pleasure. The fruity and toasty flavors, moderate alcohol, and cheerful bubbles make it an appropriate wine to sip as an aperitif or pair with light foods like salads, fish, and seafood (think mussels and oysters).

Sparkling Method: PetNat is short for pétillant naturel, which is a lightly sparkling wine made via the ancestral method. This means the wine undergoes only one fermentation instead of two. Before fermentation ends, the wine is bottled and sealed with a crown cap. As fermentation continues, the CO2 gas is trapped inside the bottle giving the wine a gentle fizziness.

Winemaking Notes: The Savatiano grapes are sourced from Attica in Central Greece and then transported to Santorini for production. Attica’s Mediterranean climate along with its rich mineral soil provides more neutral aromatics and grapes with medium to high acidity. Also, Attica is consistent and produces quality from vintage to vintage. Its ripening period is after that of Santorini.

Once at the winery, the grapes are gently pressed. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures. The still fermenting wine is transferred to bottles and sealed with a crown cap. The wine ages on its lees for 7 months.